UAB Med Cast
304 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsThe official podcast of UAB Medicine, moving medicine forward.
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New Ways to Approach Pancreatic Cancer
January 17, 2022 06:00 - 17.2 MBPancreatic cancer is among the most difficult types to treat, but clinical researchers and oncologists have finally moved the needle on patient survival rates. J. Bart Rose, III, MD; Rojymon Jacob, MD; and Moh'd Khushman, MD, discuss new approaches to pancreatic cancer. Join them to learn more about how targeted therapies, immunotherapies, and other novel agents are improving patient journeys and outcomes.
Benefits of Multidisciplinary Care for Colorectal Cancer Patients
January 10, 2022 06:00 - 33.4 MBMultidisciplinary colorectal oncology clinics bring together radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, and surgery teams to develop treatment programs that are more effective and efficient for patients. Drew Gunnells, Jr., MD; Rogeemon Jacob, MD; and Moh’d Khushman, MD, discuss the major breakthroughs informing multidisciplinary colorectal cancer care. More accurate staging, molecular profiling, and use of circulating tumor DNA to assess disease response are among the most significant advan...
Outpatient Total Joint Replacement: The Future is Now
January 09, 2022 06:00 - 11 MBDue to advances in anesthesiology, pain management, and physical therapy, total joint replacement is becoming popular as an outpatient surgery. Scott Mabry, MD, explains these interdisciplinary improvements that have made same-day total joint replacement preferable for many patients. Learn about the importance of proper patient selection, the kind of team that successfully coordinates this outpatient procedure, and how your patients might benefit.
Evaluation and Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers
January 07, 2022 07:00 - 315 BytesDeath rate following first time onset of diabetic foot ulcer or after a lower limb amputation has a survival rate that is now worse than most cancers. It is predicted that by 2050 one in three Americans will have diabetes. Physicians need to be educated on symptoms and when to refer patients so as to avoid amputation. Brent Haverstock, DPM, discusses this multispecialty program that utilizes the expertise of vascular surgeons and podiatrists, but also involving physicians from many other med...
Robotic Bronchoscopy
December 27, 2021 06:00 - 25.8 MBHitesh Batra, MD, discusses how UAB Medicine is the first in the state to use the Intuitive robotic bronchoscopy system. Batra shares the limitations of traditional bronchoscopy and how robotic bronchoscopy has changed the landscape for detection of lung nodules.
COVID-19 Vaccination in Pediatric Patients
December 06, 2021 06:00 - 40 MBDavid Kimberlin, MD, discusses COVID-19 vaccination in pediatric patients. As the COVID-19 vaccine is now available to pediatric patients between the ages of 5-11, he examines the benefits of why children should receive the vaccine, how providers should discuss the vaccine with parents and any side effects that may be different in children.
Lifestyle Medicine for Women
December 06, 2021 06:00 - 12.2 MBKsenia Blinnikova, MD, discusses the basic tenets of lifestyle medicine, what types of practitioners follow this approach, and its vital role in disease and wellness today.
Pancreas Transplant for Type II Diabetes Mellitus Patients
November 29, 2021 06:00 - 8.6 MBDouglas Anderson MD discusses how UAB is expanding the pancreas transplant program so more type 2 diabetes patients have access to this option. He shares how results have been very good in a select group of candidates and how it will improve the patient journey and patient outcomes.
The Future of Breast Cancer Treatment
November 22, 2021 06:00 - 21.3 MBErica Stringer-Reasor MD, Ahmed Elkhanany MD and Gabrielle Rocque MD discuss the future of breast cancer treatment. They share information on the era of targeted therapies in triple negative and HER2+ breast cancer, how genomic assays help to guide treatment options and how the specialists at UAB Medicine are using PROs to guide patient care.
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
November 15, 2021 06:00 - 38.9 MBJames Davies, Jr MD, Mustafa Ahmed and Riem Hawi MD discuss the evaluation and management of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy at UAB. In this round table podcast they include medical management, catheter based therapies and surgical strategies.
The Psychology of Vaccine Hesitancy and How to Beat Compassion Fatigue
November 08, 2021 06:00 - 14.1 MBMichael Wiederman, PhD discusses the psychology of vaccine hesitancy and how to beat compassion fatigue. He shares some reasons for vaccine refusal or hesitancy, from a psychological perspective, some biases we hold and how these biases play into hesitancy. He offers his advice and specific tips for these difficult conversations for providers who want to talk with vaccine-hesitant patients or who are fighting compassion fatigue.
Update on Hyperthyroidism
November 01, 2021 05:00 - 18.6 MBJessica Fazendin MD, Brenessa Lindeman, MD and John Porterfield, MD give us an update on hyperthyroidism and the latest treatment options available at UAB Medicine
Diabetes Technology
October 18, 2021 05:00 - 9.94 MBHenry Zelada MD discusses how diabetes treatment has changed over the last decade and patient selection criteria for starting CGM. He shares when it is important to consider starting an insulin pump and offers his recommendations to primary care physicians about using diabetes technology in their primary care practices.
Multidisciplinary Skull Base Surgery: A Team Approach Part II
October 04, 2021 05:00 - 28.3 MBIn part 2 of this series on skull-based surgery, Kristen Riley MD, and Brad Woodworth MD, lead a discussion of the complexity of skull base surgery with a focus on anterior skull base care and the benefit of a team approach. Including a discussion of disease processes treated, types of preoperative evaluations, surgical techniques, and referral process.
Update on Back Pain and Spinal Conditions: Helping Patients Receive Faster Treatment
September 27, 2021 05:00 - 12.6 MBThomas Staner Jr., MD, gives an update on spinal stenosis and the impact it has on a patient's quality of life. He shares protocols and research that help patients with chronic back pain receive faster treatment.
Genetic Counseling: Benefits for Cancer Treatment
September 20, 2021 05:00 - 13.9 MBClaire McDonald MS, MPH, CGC discusses the main types of genetic testing in oncology. She shares somatic/tumor testing for treatment versus germline testing for hereditary cancer risk. She examines the question of whether people should consider direct-to-consumer testing if they are concerned about hereditary cancer risk and how the field of cancer genetics and genetic counseling is evolving.
Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia
September 13, 2021 05:00 - 12.1 MBJesse Jones MD and Theresa Caridi MD discuss hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia. In this physician round table, they explore diagnosis and treatment of this genetic disease that can result in nosebleeds, breathing difficulties, and stroke.
Ascending Aortic Arch Repair & Endovascular Treatments
September 06, 2021 06:00 - 29.7 MBIn this panel, Adam Beck M.D.and Kyle Eudailey M.D discuss ascending aortic arch repair & endovascular treatments at UAB Medicine. They share details of complex aortic surgery, endovascular and interventional techniques, and the importance of a multidisciplinary team approach for managing these challenging patients.
Stroke Rehab
August 30, 2021 06:00 - 13 MBAmber Clark, MD discusses the role of PM&R in stroke rehabilitation and how PM&R assists patients and medical care teams in acute care while they are awaiting the next phase of their recovery process. She shares how this can help physicians continue to advocate for and improve the wellbeing of the stroke population.
Inequalities and Disparities in Pediatric Epilepsy
August 23, 2021 06:00 - 11.2 MBKathryn Lalor M.D. discuss the inequalities and disparities in pediatric epilepsy. She shares the factors contributing to health care disparities in children with epilepsy and the things that we can do on a systems level to try to rectify these disparities.
Myopic Control in the Pediatric Population
August 16, 2021 06:00 - 8.07 MBAs myopia cases are on the rise, researchers are trying to find ways to prevent and slow the progression of myopia through cutting-edge technology, Elise Agostinelli OD discusses myopia control and the current treatments available.
Multidisciplinary Skull Base Surgery: A Team Approach Part I
August 09, 2021 06:00 - 28.5 MBIn part 1 of this series on skull based surgery, Winfield Fisher MD and Erika Walsh MD lead a discussion of the complexity of lateral skull base surgery and the benefit of a team approach. Including discussion of disease processes treated, types of preoperative evaluations, surgical techniques and referral process
Pediatric Epilepsy Syndromes
August 02, 2021 06:00 - 12.5 MBMonisha Goyal MD discusses pediatric epilepsy syndromes. She examines the difference between benign & catastrophic epilepsy syndromes and she shares the role of genetic testing in for these conditions. She offers the latest treatment options available and when it is important to refer to the experts at UAB Medicine.
Adult ECMO Program at UAB Medicine
July 26, 2021 06:00 - 8.89 MBKeith Wille MD, MSPH gives us an update on the adult ECMO Program at UAB Medicine. He discusses some of the new and exciting devices. He shares why it is so important to have an experienced team initiating and monitoring the course of ecmo and he reiterates why UAB Medicine is so unique in that regard.
Heart Disease in Women
July 19, 2021 06:00 - 20.9 MBHeart disease is the nation's leading cause of death and a major cause of disability. Heart disease can be inherited (congenital) or acquired during a lifetime of factors such as a damaging diet, lack of exercise, and the presence of stress. In women, heart disease symptoms can be dramatically different than they are in men. Dr. Pamboukian will discuss the different aspects of heart disease in women and when it is important to refer to a specialist.
Genetics
July 12, 2021 06:00 - 12.6 MBNathaniel Robin MD, FACMG discusses the indications for a genetics referral and what type of patients can be seen by the specialists at UAB Medicine. He shares the benefits of a genetic evaluation, the different types of genetics testing and some of the exciting future directions for genetics.
Hope for the Future: Fertility Preservation or Life after Cancer: The Importance of Fertility ...
July 05, 2021 06:00 - 11 MBSukhkamal Campbell M.D. shares hope for the future as she discusses fertility preservation or life after cancer and the importance of fertility preservation discussions for patients going through cancer treatments.
Lung Transplantation for Patients with Interstitial Lung Disease
June 28, 2021 06:00 - 13.6 MBLung transplantation for patients with interstitial lung disease including Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Connective Tissue Disease. Victoria Rusanov MD discusses lung transplantation for patients with interstitial lung disease including Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Connective Tissue Disease. She shares the importance of objectively assessing clinical decline and early referrals to transplant center. She offers information on the management of the patient during a flare and advanced ...
The Assessment and Management of Patients with Spinal Disorders
June 21, 2021 06:00 - 25 MBMark Hadley MD highlights a comprehensive and compassionate approach to patient evaluation and assessment of patients with spinal disorders. He offers his thoughts on aggressive medical management as many won't need surgery and what that might include with an emphasis on follow-up with a variety of imaging.
Ketogenic Diet and Pediatric Epilepsy
June 14, 2021 06:00 - 15 MBMonica McChesney MS, RDN, LD, Ismail Mohamed MD and Polly Borasino MSN, CRNP discuss the ketogenic diet and pediatric epilepsy. They share how diet affects epilepsy, how it’s been used to treat and control seizures and why it works. They offer perceived barriers of initiation of this dietary therapy, why patients think self-management is difficult, and how UAB addresses those concerns in the Epilepsy clinic.
Chronic Pain After Inguinal Hernia Repair
June 07, 2021 06:00 - 16 MBChronic pain is relatively common after groin hernia surgery, and can affect up to 10% of patients following repair. Abhisek Parmar MD discusses how physicians manage chronic pain following surgery, the multimodal treatment options available at UAB Medicine and why it is so important for physicians to pay special attention to the amount of opioid medications they are prescribing patients.
Referral Criteria for Lung Transplant at UAB
May 24, 2021 06:00 - 12.5 MBThomas Kaleekal MD discusses referral criteria for lung transplant at UAB. He shares the current ISHLT guidelines on the timing of referral and listing of candidates for lung transplantation with a focus on referral criteria for obstructive and restrictive lung disease. He covers the lung transplant evaluation process and why UAB is a preferred destination for lung transplant.
Update on the Management of Skin Cancer of the Head and Neck
May 17, 2021 06:00 - 19.9 MBWilliam Carroll, MD, and Harishanker Jeyarajan, MD, provide updates on demographics and rates of skin cancer in 2021. They discuss predictors of high risk lesions, imaging techniques, the importance of salivary glands and lymph nodes management, and the role of immunotherapy in skin cancer.
Occupational Therapy’s Role in Reaching Independence
May 10, 2021 06:00 - 22.6 MBBailey Griffin and Alex Hodges examine occupational therapy’s role in reaching independence.
Low Vision Awareness
May 03, 2021 06:00 - 16.3 MBMarissa Locy OD, Dawn DeCarlo OD and Jason Vice MS, OTR/L, SCLV discuss low-vision awareness month. They share some of the challenges patients have faced, how delays getting patients in for treatment can impact their vision and how mental health and depression within the low vision population has increased during the pandemic.
Catastrophic Brain Injury Guidelines & Organ Donor Management
April 26, 2021 06:00 - 33.7 MBSam Windham, III, MD discusses catastrophic brain injury guidelines & organ donor management. He shares what has been instrumental in increasing organ recovery rates at Legacy of Hope, directly impacting the number of transplants UAB Medicine has been able to perform.
Protocol for Liver Transplant for Patients with Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma
April 19, 2021 06:00 - 10.9 MBRobert Cannon MD shares the protocol for liver transplant for patients with Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma.
Testicular Cancer
April 12, 2021 06:00 - 12.8 MBChas Peyton MD discusses testicular cancer. He explains testicular cancer staging after orchiectomy and the most common sites for metastasis of testicular cancer. He examines the role of chemotherapy and surgery for testicular cancer and new developments in the detection or treatment of testicular cancer available at UAB Medicine.
Oral Cancer
March 29, 2021 06:00 - 14.4 MBCarisssa Thomas MD, PhD discusses oral cancer. She shares the incidence of oral cancer and the most common pathology. She talks about the current the standard of care and the latest treatment options available, including what role immunotherapy plays and exciting research developments ongoing at UAB.
Feedback in Medical Education
March 22, 2021 06:00 - 54.4 MBIn the final episode of the series, James Willig, MD, and Haddon Mullins, MD, are joined by two professional educators from within the School of Medicine, Anne Zinski, PhD, and Caroline Harada, MD. The group discusses how to effectively structure feedback, the differences between self-reflection and coaching, and how to provide feedback in difficult situations.
An Overview of Tourette Syndrome and Its Management
March 15, 2021 06:00 - 23.1 MBTourette Syndrome (TS) is a relatively common condition, rarely leading to significant distress or impairment. On the other hand, comorbidities associated with TS relating to attention and obsessive/compulsive traits are often problematic. The potential for stigmatization can be high, and there is a great need for the development of a positive and supportive perspective on the part of patients, families, and communities. In this podcast, Leon Dure MD, discusses practical issues relating to ...
Women’s Health Services in Family Medicine Clinics
March 08, 2021 08:00 - 7.35 MBSumayah Abed, MD discusses the need for women’s health screenings and describes their recommended schedules. She makes the case for why women’s health is efficiently addressed in the context of family medicine, and how UAB family physicians address these issues for their female patients.
Effect of COVID-19 on Glaucoma
March 01, 2021 08:00 - 16.3 MBHogan Knox MD discusses the effect of COVID-19 on glaucoma and its impact on patient care. He shares how protocols and recommendations have changed for glaucoma patients and how they work with their patients to make the decision to see patients in clinic to avoid the patient’s glaucoma progressing to a point of irreversible vision loss or postponing the visit because the patient has factors that make them at higher risk for serious COVID-19 complications.
Clinical Encounter
February 22, 2021 08:00 - 60 MBIn this episode, James Willig, MD, and Haddon Mullins, MD, discuss the topography of a bedside encounter and how establish a patient-centered approach. They will also highlight three published frameworks for bedside teaching and how to incorporate them into a clinical learning environment.
Identification and Management of Post-Concussion Syndrome
February 15, 2021 08:00 - 11.4 MBSean Hollis PhD discusses concussion and mild TBI. He shares the frequency of post-concussion syndrome, what factors may play a role in symptom presentation and recovery and why it is important to educate patients and set expectations for recover.
Concussion and Mild TBI
February 15, 2021 07:00 - 11.4 MBSean Hollis PhD discusses concussion and mild TBI. He shares the frequency of post-concussion syndrome, what factors may play a role in symptom presentation and recovery and why it is important to educate patients and set expectations for recover.
Urology and Radiology Collaborate on Alternative Image-Guided Prostate Biopsy Approaches
February 08, 2021 08:00 - 24.8 MBSam Galgano MD and Soroush Rais-Bahrami MD discuss the radiology and urology collaborate on alternative prostate cancer screening techniques. They share how these alternative approaches are seldom performed in other regional centers and how the close collaboration between Radiology and Urology at UAB Medicine allows for this procedure service to be as streamlined as possible.
Medical Nutrition Therapy for COVID Patients
February 01, 2021 08:00 - 22.3 MBSteve Dupont MS, RD, LD discusses medical nutrition therapy for COVID patients. He shares how the COVID pandemic has changed clinical practice in nutrition, how the critically ill COVID patient is different from the typical ICU patient and whether there are ways we can help treat or prevent COVID with nutrition.
Patient Care Preparation
January 25, 2021 08:00 - 50.6 MBJoin James Willig, MD and Haddon Mullins, MD as they discuss how to establish expectations for learners and patients in the clinical teaching environment. The discussion covers education hierarchy, establishing expectations, and the role of peer-to-peer education. You’ll also learn how to prepare yourself for rounding with students and get some strategies for on-the-go education.
Guidelines for Pap Smear Screenings for Cervical Cancer
January 11, 2021 08:00 - 8.91 MBWarner Huh MD updates us on the latest guidelines on pap smear screenings for cervical cancer. He shares how Gardasil and the HPV vaccine have changed these recommendations and he offers some of the latest most exciting advances in the field of Gynecologic Oncology.